Trump Administration Advances $2.8bn Sale of 2,000-Pound Bombs to Israel
The proposed arms deal comes as critics accuse Israel of using such munitions in strikes that have killed large numbers of civilians.
The Trump administration is moving forward with a proposed $2.8bn sale of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel, according to a report by Al Jazeera.
The planned sale would provide Israel with a large stock of the heavy munitions, which have previously been used in strikes across the region, the report said.
Al Jazeera noted that the proposed transaction comes amid ongoing criticism from human rights groups and some international officials over the use of large bombs in densely populated areas, which they say has resulted in significant civilian casualties.
Details on the specific terms of the sale, including delivery timelines and congressional review procedures, were not immediately available in the report.
Al Jazeera did not specify when the sale would be finalized or whether it requires additional approval from U.S. lawmakers.
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- Trump administration plans $2.8bn sale of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel — Al Jazeera — All
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